The Mad Science Group vs FLIP OUT Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Mad Science Group vs FLIP OUT including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
FLIP OUT Franchise
Investment $74,050 - $110,459$450,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19852012
Year Franchised 19952013
Term Of Agreement 25 years-
Term Of Agreement 25 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
FLIP OUT Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    FLIP OUT Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    FLIP OUT Franchise
    Training -

    1 week on the job training provided.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    FLIP OUT Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About The Mad Science Group

    As children, brothers Ariel and Ron Shlien loved to create crazy science experiments. As adults, they realized that kids like fun, cool science. So in 1985 they started Mad Science by hosting 'edu-taining' birthday parties featuring scienctific demonstrations.

    Franchising began in 1995, with initial franchises in Florida and Toronto, and now has franchises worldwide offering educational demonstrations to preschools, in-class and afterschool programs, community centers and scout programs. The company also provides entertainment for birthday parties, special events, camps and more.

    About FLIP OUT

    Trampolines are a great Australian piece of entertainment, for most of us some of our first memories as a child involved a backyard trampoline. Jumping with friends, trying tricks or putting a sprinkler on the trampoline always made for a great summer treat and memories of lying on a trampoline at night under the stars was a great way to end a day. Well there is a new Flip Out Phenomenon coming to town. People of all ages get ready for the newest and most exciting entertainment that is Flip Out.
    It's Australia's Largest Trampoline Arena with over 600 sqr metres of jumping area to accommodate over 60 jumpers at once. Arenas are compatible for outdoors or indoor use. There is a Flip Out coming to your town soon as Flip Out owner Brent Grundy has confirmed that he has financially committed himself to 80  Flip Out Super Trampolines to hit the Australian market over the next 24 months. The big question is who wants to be responsible for bringing the Flip Out fun to your town?